Pokémon Claude Red
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Metapod (#011) is a Bug-type Cocoon Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Metapod in Route 25 and Viridian Forest; the best odds are in the tall grass of Viridian Forest (5.1%, Lv 4). It evolves into Butterfree at level 10. Its best stat is Defense (55), and its base stat total of 180 ranks #148 of 151.
- National No.
- #011
- Type
- Bug
- Category
- Cocoon Pokémon
- Height
- 2′04″ (0.7 m)
- Weight
- 22.0 lb (10.0 kg)
- Catch rate
- 120 of 255
- Base EXP
- 72
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
While its shell is still soft, Metapod is defenseless, leaving its frail, tender body exposed to anything that attacks it.
Where to find Metapod in Pokémon Red
- Viridian Forest: tall grass, Lv 4, 5.1% of encounters.
- Route 25: tall grass, Lv 7, 4.3% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | #99 of 151 | |
| Attack | 20 | #148 of 151 | |
| Defense | 55 | #96 of 151 | |
| Special | 25 | #144 of 151 | |
| Speed | 30 | #140 of 151 | |
| Total | 180 | #148 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Caterpie- Metapod at level 7
Butterfree at level 10
Type effectiveness against Metapod
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Poison Flying Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Grass Fighting Ground |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
TM and HM moves
Metapod can't learn any TMs or HMs.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Metapod in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Metapod in Route 25 and Viridian Forest; the best odds are in the tall grass of Viridian Forest (5.1%, Lv 4).
What type is Metapod?
Metapod is Bug type. It takes double damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock.
What level does Metapod evolve?
Metapod evolves into Butterfree at level 10.
What moves does Metapod learn?
Metapod starts with Harden. It can learn 0 TMs and HMs.
What are Metapod's base stats?
HP 50, Attack 20, Defense 55, Special 25, Speed 30, for a total of 180.
What's the catch rate of Metapod?
Metapod's catch rate is 120 out of 255.